Service Procedure
Tools RequiredJ 38125 Terminal Repair Kit
Caution:
The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns:
^ Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
^ Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (2) from the electrical connector (1) to the headlamp wiring harness.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the headlamp wiring harness.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the screws (1) attaching the close-out panel (3) to the front fascia.
6. Remove the push-in fasteners (2) attaching the close-out panel to the fascia.
7. Remove the close-out panel (3).
8. Remove the nuts (2) attaching the headlamp assembly (1) to the front wheelhouse (3).
Important:
Note the position of any shims on the headlamp mounting studs.
9. Remove the headlamp (1) from the wheelhouse (3).
10. Remove the park/turn bulb/socket by rotating the socket counterclockwise (1).
11. Remove the bulb from the socket.
12. Replace the socket per instructions below:
12.1. Cut the three wires of the turn signal/DRL socket close to the socket.
12.2. Splice in the replacement socket using splice sleeves. Refer to the Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves procedure found in SI.
13. Install the new bulb.
14. Rotate the park/turn bulb/socket clockwise (1) until the bulb/socket is fully seated.
Note:
Properly install the rubber grommet (1) to the headlamp wiring harness and seal the grommet to the wheelhouse in order to avoid chafing of the wiring harness.
15. Install the headlamp wiring harness to the wheelhouse.
16. Route the harness in such a manner that the new splices will not be positioned above the new socket when reinstalled in the vehicle.
Important:
Be sure that the shims are installed on the headlamp mounting studs as noted when the headlamp was removed.
17. Position the headlamp (1) to the wheelhouse (3).
Note:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
18. Install the nuts (2) attaching the headlamp (1) to the front wheelhouse (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
19. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the headlamp wiring harness.
20. Install the CPA (2) to the headlamp electrical connector (1).
21. Position the close-out panel (3) to the fascia.
22. Install the push-in fasteners (2) that attach the close-out panel to the fascia.
23. Install the screws (1) that attach the close-out panel to the fascia.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
24. Repeat Steps 2 through 23 for the other side of the vehicle.
25. Lower the vehicle.
26. Inspect the headlamp for proper operation.
27. Close the hood.